As a karate student for over 35 years, I do try to workout almost everyday. Importantly, "working out" does not necessarily mean going to a gym or your favorite dojo (karate club). The founder of Japanese karate, Gichin Funkaoshi, used to stress that all one need do is practice kata- perhaps three different times a day- and that would serve to keep one in shape- or at least, to a large degree.
This past week, while I was at my law firm, I saw many clients, as I often do. However, in between client meetings, I did kata- pretty much all day long. when I had fifteen minutes break time, I did all of the Heian series- a basic set of kata from the Shotokan style of karate. Then when I got another break, a bit later in the day, I did JION, BASSAI, and KWANKU- all more advanced kata- more difficult and more lenghty than the HEIAN series previously mentioned. I did notice, as I always do, that I was quite out of breath and a bit tired, after doing the three major kata just discussed.
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Several hours later, near the end of my legal day, I also did several even more advanced kata- and ones that I knew needed work- ones that I needed to brush up on. These included UNSU and SOCHIN- and I did go over these two, many times- and then, finally, full blast.
I can say that by the end of the day- around 6 p.m., I was feeling very good- I had gotten a good workout- by doing what Funakoshi had said to do- kata, several times, throughout the day. I had also done a good amount of pushups and situps too, interspersed between the many kata.
The important point is that I did not have to go anyplace special- one can do kata pretty much anywhere. And by doing them, the kata get better- you get better at doing them- and as a result, you can do them harder and better. These karate exercises strengthen every part of your body- and they also significantly increase your balance, flexibility and overall well being.
If you add pushups and situps and jogging to the mix, you will get into very good shape. You will also find that your other sports hobbies- tennis, golf- whatever- they will all be easier- and you will be better at them.
Finally, one can practice kata at any age, and one does not need any equipment at all. The student of karate should include kata along with all other aspects of his or her training. They, kata, are a great tool in one's fitness arsenal.
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